A longstanding Ulster Unionist member of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has announced his decision to retire.
Former Chair Councillor Howard Thornton requested to make a statement at the September meeting telling members: “After much consideration I decided over a year ago I would not be contesting the next council election, mainly due to time commitments required for council work and my other commitments outside council, which were starting to become adversely affected.
"I informed my party accordingly and I can now confirm my successor has been selected and to give them a chance to get their feet under the table and to familiarise themselves with the work of the council, I have decided to retire on 15 September. Hopefully this will allow for my successor to take up their post in time for the October meeting.”
